City eyes $47M in projects
The city of Oxford has $47 million inn capital projects planned for this year and following years, depending when funding becomes available. (May 23, 2012, Page 1A, 2A)
Oxford sculptor wins state award
Rod Moorhead will receive the Mississippi Institute of Arts And Letters award for visual arts on June 9 in Jackson. (May 23, 2012, Page 1, 2A)
College Hill to be closed
College Hill Road will be closed in mid-June for six weeks while construction crews cut the replace a box culvert between Joel Lane and Leighton Drive. (May 22, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Billboard company sues city
Lamar OCI South Corp., which owns 18 billboards inside the city limits, is suing the city in the U.S. District Federal Court and in the Third Circuit Court, in an attempt to fight the city from forcing the company to remove the billboards and place them in industrial-zoned areas only. (May 22, 2012, Page 1)
County OKs funds for park practice facility
A new indoor practice facility at FNC Park is soon to be a reality after the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved $75,000, their portion of the project, on Monday. (May 22, 2012, Page 1, 2)
Locals graduate
With over 150 graduates at both local high schools, students shared their gratitude with teachers, staff and parents and fellow classmates on Friday and Saturday. (May 21, 2012, Page 1)
Survey finds accessibility issues
The Mayor’s Commission on Disability in Oxford is reviewing a lengthy report that highlights areas where the city fails to meet ADA requirements in city-owned buildings,parks and programs. (May 18, 2012, Page 1A, 5A)
Electric department presents 2013 budget
The Oxford Electric Department presented its Fiscal Year 2013 budget to the Oxford Board of Aldermen Thursday. The board will review the $24 million budget and bring it up for a vote at its next board meeting. (May 18, 2012, Page 3A)
Turning the tassel
It’s that time of the year again. Lafayette and Oxford high schools are gearing up for graduation, while Water Valley held its ceremony last night. Check out our special Graduation 2012 section to find out more on the local graduates. (May 18, 2012, Page 1G)
City taking in-depth look at tourism industry
Oxford Convention and Visitors Bureau contracted with Young Strategies, Inc to do a six month study of the local tourism industry. (May 18, 2012, Page 1, 5A)
